I started this drug when it first was marketed. I took it at bedtime so had few flu symptoms. I still have red spots at each injection site that last about 11 days. I have to be sure all the medicine stays under the skin because I have had it 'eat' my skin. One time the sore site was about 4 inches across and lasted for 4 months. The three other times the sores were about 1 to 1 1/2 inches across. I still take the medicine because I have not had a RRMS episode that has lasted over a few days since I went on Betaseron. I will endure the problems since it has slowed down the RRMS episodes. I recommend it to other MS patients all the time.

Less than a month after starting this medication, I was still using 1/4 dose as the flu like symptoms were so bad. During this time, I also experienced thoughts of suicide. Very intense thoughts of suicide. I also have tried Copaxone, but had to give up on it because the injection site reactions were so bad. Now, on Betaseron, all I have are red welts, at least they don't hurt.

Less than a month after starting this medication, I was still using 1/4 dose as the flu like symptoms were so bad. During this time, I also experienced thoughts of suicide. Very intense thoughts of suicide. I also have tried Copaxone, but had to give up on it because the injection site reactions were so bad. Now, on Betaseron, all I have are red welts, at least they don't hurt.

Less than a month after starting this medication, I was still using 1/4 dose as the flu like symptoms were so bad. During this time, I also experienced thoughts of suicide. Very intense thoughts of suicide. I also have tried Copaxone, but had to give up on it because the injection site reactions were so bad. Now, on Betaseron, all I have are red welts, at least they don't hurt.

Less than a month after starting this medication, I was still using 1/4 dose as the flu like symptoms were so bad. During this time, I also experienced thoughts of suicide. Very intense thoughts of suicide. I also have tried Copaxone, but had to give up on it because the injection site reactions were so bad. Now, on Betaseron, all I have are red welts, at least they don't hurt.

At first I experienced the flu-like symptoms but after the 3rd week it did start getting better. I have noticed that some of my MS symptoms are better. I'm scared of needles but this is not too bad. The needle is in the injector and I never have to see it stick me.

I got the "suicide ideation" side effect that they warn about. I had to discontinue use immediately. The injections themselves weren't bad, since they were subcutaneous. But that one side effect eliminated my ability to take the drug, as well as Avonex or Rebif.

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